Mysuru: “Women have to be strong and confident in order to make a mark in the patriarchal society,” said M.K. Savitha, KAS, Registrar (Administrative), University of Mysore. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the International Women’s Day celebrations at JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, recently, she suggested that the society should create a fearless environment for…
Women at the helm: Nurturing academics and administration
March 8, 2025By Shadan Muneer On the occasion of International Women’s Day, it is essential to acknowledge the growing influence of women in leadership, particularly in administrative and decision-making roles. Across various sectors, women are not just breaking barriers but also occupying the actual seat of power — shaping policies, driving change and leading institutions. One such…
Hoteliers want M.K. Savitha back as Tourism Dept. Joint Director
January 23, 2025Mysuru: Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association President C. Narayanagowda has expressed concerns over the transfer of M.K. Savitha, who was the Joint Director of Tourism Department, as Registrar of the University of Mysore. She took charge as Registrar last evening. In a press release, he stated that this transfer would be a severe setback for tourism…
World Tourism Day to send Message of Peace
September 19, 2024Mysuru: The World Tourism Day celebrations to be held on Sept. 27 at 10 am in front of Mysore Palace will spread the message of ‘Tourism and Peace,’ said Joint Director of Tourism Department M.K. Savitha. She was addressing a preliminary meeting of officers of several Departments and representatives of various organisations, at the meeting…
‘Bloggers Meet-2024’ in Mysuru from Sept. 11 to 14
September 6, 202420 international bloggers to visit iconic attractions and broadcast their experiences to global audience Mysuru: A ‘Bloggers Meet’ will be held in Mysuru from Sept. 11 to 14, aimed at showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage and promoting tourism. The event, titled ‘Bloggers Meet-2024’ (Discover Mysuru Fame), is organised in partnership with the Ministry of…
‘Somanathapura Tourist Circuit planned during forthcoming Dasara’
June 28, 2024Joint Director of Tourism M.K. Savitha inaugurates two-day India Domestic Travel Mart Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chennakeshava Temple at Somanathapura near Bannur in the district, that was declared United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in September 2023, still remains unexplored by many tourists, when it comes to the volume of tourists visiting…
Success can be achieved through constant pursuit & determination
June 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Tourism Department Joint Director M.K. Savitha said that students should not get frustrated and can achieve success in their chosen field by constant pursuit of their goals and continued determination. She was addressing aspirants attending coaching classes for competitive exams organised by Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Competitive Exams Coaching Centre at Ganga auditorium…
Dasara Film Festival from Oct. 16 to Oct. 22
October 9, 2023Street Festival planned on K.R. Boulevard Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2023, the week-long Dasara Film Festival (Dasara Chalanachitrotsava) will be held at two venues in city from Oct. 16 to 22. Announcing this at a press meet at the Tourism Department Office in Hotel Mayura Hoysala premises on JLB Road here this morning, Joint Director…
‘Tourist guides key to get valuable information’
September 23, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Joint Director of Tourism Department M.K. Savitha underlined the crucial role that tourist guides play in providing valuable information about tourist spots to visitors. She made these remarks during the inauguration of a seven-day training programme for 64 tourist guides hailing from Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Mandya districts. The training was organised by The Food…
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